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Mark Edwin Engerer

M, #151, b. 8 November 1950, d. 19 June 2018
Last Edited16 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart (#1)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#2)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#3)
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst
Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm
Descendants of Piepho / Bergmann
Descendants of Seegers / Behrens
Heerhorst Descendency Chart
Vietnam War list

Parents

Father*Edwin William Engerer (b. 26 February 1924, d. 7 December 2020)
Mother*Carol Jean Bremer (b. 15 October 1926, d. 26 June 2021)
Mark Edwin Engerer
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Biography

Birth8 November 1950Birth: Mark Edwin Engerer was born on 8 November 1950 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death19 June 2018Death: Mark Edwin Engerer died on 19 June 2018 at age 67 in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United StatesB.2
Militarybetween 1970 and 1973Military: Mark Edwin Engerer served in the US Army during the Vietnam War stationed in Thailand between 1970 and 1973.2
ObituaryObituary: The obituary for Mark was recorded. Mark Edwin Engerer



Mark Edwin Engerer, age 67, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of St. Louis, MO, was called home to be with the Lord with family by his side on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Mark was born on Wednesday, November 8, 1950 in Decatur, IL to Edwin William Engerer, Jr. and Carol Jean (Bremer) Engerer.

Mark’s survivors include his wife of 39 years, Joyce Ann (Musser) Engerer; his three daughters: Jennifer Anne (Engerer) Troutman and her husband, Jameson, of West Chester, Mary Elizabeth Engerer, of Raleigh, NC, Stephanie Jean Engerer, of Hummelstown; his two grandchildren: Tyler and Kaylee Troutman; his parents: Edwin William Engerer, Jr. and his wife, Carol Jean (Bremer) Engerer, of Mechanicsburg; and his two siblings: Steve Engerer and his wife, Barb, of Valparaiso, IN, Jon Engerer and his wife Julie, of St. Louis, MO; and several nieces and nephews.

Born in Decatur, IL Mark moved to several cities growing up. Some of his most treasured memories came from his summers spent 'on the farm' in his mom's hometown of Ocheyedan, IA with extended family. During his youth, he was in scouting and played little league baseball where he was guided by a great coach and mentor - his father. In 1969 he graduated from Lutheran High School South in St. Louis, MO.

Mark proudly served his country in the Army during Vietnam while stationed in Thailand. Perhaps from this experience, he had a strong sense of civic duty and was one of the few people eagerly waiting to be called and selected for jury duty.

Mark and Joyce were married in October of 1978 and soon welcomed three baby girls in four years! He loved his family and making memories with the kids at the New Jersey Shore or enjoying traditions like cutting down live Christmas trees each year. He was the kind of dad who would drive you an hour to your college and not even complain when he had to turn around and come back after you forgot your purse in the front seat of the car.

Always a fan of history and politics, one of his favorite past times was driving to Washington DC to discover new places. He sat in on many sessions of congress and the Supreme Court, watched the changing of the guard at Arlington Cemetery and got to know the subway pretty well. If there was a book or movie about JFK - he had read or seen it for sure.

He loved keeping up with the local sports teams and his beloved Saint Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed taking his family to Harrisburg Senators baseball games in his younger years. He was on a bowling team at Trindle Bowl for many years and reveled in giving his daughters pointers on their spin. More recently, he would always be sure to call his aging father to alert him of any upcoming sporting events to ensure his father would not miss his favorite teams.

He was employed by the Harrisburg Post Office for 35 years and then with the State of PA for 6 years before officially retiring.

As a man of faith, Mark was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Shiremanstown and volunteered in several capacities there throughout the years. Prior to joining St. John’s, Mark’s mother even recruited him to volunteer to play in the handbell choir she directed at Calvary Lutheran Church in Harrisburg. He also was recognized by the Central PA Blood Bank for all the lives he saved over the years by donating blood.

Mark and Joyce had nearly 40 years together as husband and wife. It was not always easy, but they took their marriage vows seriously and she cared for him tirelessly for many years as his disease progressed. She was beside him when the Lord called him home. Now he will be watching over her from heaven, no doubt!

Mark will be remembered as a great keeper of facts and dates who loved his family and never missed a chance to play 'the instigator' or share old stories during family gatherings to get a laugh.

All are welcome to join Mark’s family at his memorial service beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Chapel at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village, 100 Mount Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; with the Reverend Sarah Keilholtz officiating. After the memorial service, a reception will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Shiremanstown. Private interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in celebration of Mark’s life can be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 44 West Main Street, Shiremanstown, PA 17011.2

Citations

  1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
  2. [S1754] Obituary-Misc sources

Rinehard Fred Hartwig

M, #163, b. 13 September 1897, d. 18 April 1967
Last Edited28 April 2024
ReferencesDescendants of Gronewold / Hedden
Descendants of Hartwig / Hoffman
Descendants of Lottman / Sievers
Descendants of Maecken / Einfeld

Parents

Father*Fredrick Peters (Fred) Hartwig (b. 2 October 1865, d. 28 December 1943)
Mother*Elise Catherina Gronewold (b. 15 June 1865, d. 15 November 1929)
Rinehard Hartwig
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Family: Minnie K. Huck (b. 20 October 1896, d. 27 November 1966)

Biography

Birth13 September 1897Birth: Rinehard Fred Hartwig was born on 13 September 1897 in Wing, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
Marriage10 March 1943Marriage: Rinehard Fred Hartwig and Minnie K. Huck were married on 10 March 1943 in Holloway, Swift, Minnesota, United StatesB.4,5,6
Death18 April 1967Death: Rinehard Fred Hartwig died on 18 April 1967 at age 69 in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB. of a heart attack1,4,2
Burial21 April 1967Burial: Rinehard Fred Hartwig was buried on 21 April 1967 at Baker Township CemeteryB in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.1,4,7
CensusJune 1900Census: Rinehard Fred Hartwig appeared in the census in June 1900 in Saunemin Township, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.8
Witnessabout 1908He appeared in a photo about 1908.9
Witness2 May 1910He was enumerated on the census of 1910 with Fredrick Peters (Fred) Hartwig and Elise Catherina Gronewold in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.10
Witness1 January 1915State Census: Rinehard Fred Hartwig appeared in the state census on 1 January 1915 in the household of Fredrick Peters (Fred) Hartwig and Elise Catherina Gronewold in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.11
CensusJanuary 1920Census: Rinehard Fred Hartwig appeared in the census in January 1920 in Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.12
Residence15 November 1929Residence: Rinehard Fred Hartwig lived in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesB, on 15 November 1929.13
Census8 April 1930Census: Rinehard Fred Hartwig appeared in the census on 8 April 1930 in Wood Lake Township, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesB.14
Residence28 December 1943Residence: Rinehard Fred Hartwig lived in Barrett, Grant, Minnesota, United StatesB, on 28 December 1943.15
OccupationOccupation: Rinehard Fred Hartwig was a Farmer.1
ObituaryObituary: The obituary for Rinehard was recorded. Funeral services for Rinehart Hartwig of Melvin were held April 21, 1967 at American Lutheran Church at Melvin, Iowa. Interment in Baker cemetery. Rinehart died at his home. Rinehart was born September 13, 1897 to Fred and Elizabeth(Neitz Gronewald) Hartwig, in Illinois. He and Minnie K. Huck were married March 10, 1943, at Holloway, MN. He is survived by one adopted son, Bobby Linder, Melvin; three brothers; John, Wood Lake, MN.; Henry, Sioux Falls, SD.; and Ben, Ocheyedan; two sisters; Mrs. Albert Bremer and Mrs. John Radunz, Ocheyedan; and one half sister, Reka Turner, Prince George, British Columbia. He was preceded in death by his wife, and parents, one sister and a infant brother.1
Tombstone (fam)A photo of his tombstone was taken at Baker Township CemeteryB in Melvin, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.16

Citations

  1. [S18] Information from Howard Radunz via a Gedcom File; received March 1997
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S1014] WW1 Draft Registration
  4. [S41] Letter from Herbert & Elsie Hartwig dated Nov 30, 1984 to Wayne and Bonnie Bremer.
  5. [S2235] Hartwig, Richard & Huer, Minnie Teresa, (10 Mar 1943), Marriage Records: Certificate M-216
  6. [S2236] Rinehard Hartwig & Minnie Huck Marriage, "Hartwig Family Information", compiled by Howard Radunz, [(e-mail address) &, Ocheyedan, Iowa; Copy held by Ted Cash, [(e-mail) & , Charlotte, NC 28211
  7. [S144] Inspection of Baker Twsp Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA by Ted & Verna Cash - 6/30/1997
  8. [S196] 1900 Census - Soundex H632 for Illinois - Film 1243163
  9. [S2225] Cash, Verna Jean (Bremer), Charlotte, NC 28211: Photos, various, Family Photos
  10. [S2177] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Fred & Lizzie Hartwig, 2 May 1910, Ocheyedan Twp, Osceola, Iowa, ED-96, page 20 of 23
  11. [S2222] Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, Fred & Elise Hartwig, 1915, Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa (450-458 of 1302 images)
  12. [S203] 1920 Census; IA, Osceola Co
  13. [S2219] Mrs Fred Hartwig obituary, The Sibley Gazette, Sibley, Iowa, 16 Nov 1929.
  14. [S2182] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Rinehart J Hartwig, 8 Apr 1930, Wood Lake Twp, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, ED-28, page 3 of 13
  15. [S428] Information from Osceola Co Courthouse in Sibley, IA
  16. [S1] Information from Ted Cash; Charlotte, NC 28211

Nellie May Haynes

F, #164, b. 4 August 1914, d. 17 February 1993
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Jennings / Cornelius
Descendants of Manning / Bell

Parents

Father*Jonah Blain Haynes (b. 11 April 1884, d. 21 June 1949)
Mother*Laura Palmer Manning (b. 5 April 1888, d. 26 May 1925)
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Family: Shelby Martin Blankenship (b. 20 August 1906, d. 1 July 1992)

Daughter*Jacqueline (Jackie) May Blankenship+ (b. 8 July 1936, d. 13 March 1999)
Son*Ronald Shelby Blankenship (b. 17 November 1938, d. 6 February 1996)

Biography

Birth4 August 1914Birth: Nellie May Haynes was born on 4 August 1914 in Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3,4
Marriage6 August 1935Marriage: Shelby Martin Blankenship and Nellie May Haynes were married on 6 August 1935.5,4
Death17 February 1993Death: Nellie May Haynes died on 17 February 1993 at age 78 in Edwardsville, Madison, Illinois, United StatesB. of a stroke1,3,4
Witnessbetween 1915 and 1916Nellie May Haynes appeared in a photo between 1915 and 1916.6
Witness27 January 1920She was enumerated on the census of 1920 with Jonah Blain Haynes and Laura Palmer Manning in Edwardsville Township, Madison, Illinois, United StatesB.2,7
Census15 April 1930Census: Nellie May Haynes appeared in the census on 15 April 1930 in Moro Township, Madison, Illinois, United StatesB. IL, Madison Co, Moro Twsp, p213 5A, ED-60-57 -- listed as a Foster Daughter of8
Photo1931She appeared in a photo in 1931 at 916 Ruskin AveB in Edwardsville Township, Madison, Illinois, United StatesB.6
NameShe was also known as Nellie May Blankenship.
Census (F)17 April 1940She and Shelby Martin Blankenship were enumerated on the census of 1940 in Canteen Township, St Clair, Illinois, United StatesB, with Jacqueline (Jackie) May Blankenship and Ronald Shelby Blankenship.9
Witnessbetween 1977 and 1978Nellie May Haynes appeared in a photo between 1977 and 1978.6
Note (fam)about 1978Note: Shelby Martin Blankenship and Nellie May Haynes about 1978 in Edwardsville, Madison, Illinois, United StatesB. lived with their son Robert, until their death, from4

Citations

  1. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  2. [S168] , Illinois State Archives, Springfield, IL.
  3. [S243] Information provided by Imogene Haynes Kroeger, PO Box 72; Hamel IL 62046-0072 - received 1/30/98
  4. [S241] Information from Bob Blankenship of Edwardsville, IL
  5. [S22] Information from May Wilder
  6. [S1025] Information from Edmond Michael Haynes
  7. [S931] 1920 Census; IL, Madison Co
  8. [S817] 1930 Census; IL, Madison Co
  9. [S1684] 1940 Census; IL, St Clair Co

George William Comstock, Sr

M, #165, b. 25 December 1891, d. 3 September 1973
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*William A Comstock (b. January 1866, d. 1928)
Mother*Mary Jane Post (b. June 1869, d. 1947)
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Family: Alma Elnora Mortensen (b. 10 December 1898, d. 20 October 1955)

Daughter*Mary Alma Comstock (b. 1 April 1918, d. 30 March 1983)
Daughter*LuLa Katherine Comstock (b. 22 May 1919, d. 21 February 2008)
Daughter*Lillian Ruth Comstock+ (b. 10 June 1920, d. 8 July 2010)
Son*George William Comstock, Jr (b. 13 September 1921, d. 5 May 2005)
Son*Jared Ellsworth Comstock (b. 22 April 1923, d. 6 January 1992)
Daughter*Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock (b. 28 August 1929, d. 21 October 2020)

Biography

Birth25 December 1891Birth: George William Comstock, Sr, was born on 25 December 1891 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage12 December 1916Marriage: George William Comstock, Sr, and Alma Elnora Mortensen were married on 12 December 1916 at Our Saviour Lutheran ChurchB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.3,4
Divorce14 September 1943Divorce: George William Comstock, Sr, and Alma Elnora Mortensen were divorced on 14 September 1943 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Death3 September 1973Death: George William Comstock, Sr, died on 3 September 1973 at age 81 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Burial6 September 1973Burial: George William Comstock, Sr, was buried on 6 September 1973 at Logan Park CemeteryB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.6
Witness13 June 1900George William Comstock, Sr, was enumerated on the census of 1900 with William A Comstock and Mary Jane Post in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.7
MemoMemo: He was treated for 15 years for TB in Iowa City, IA8
Note (fam)between 1920 and 1935Based on information from the Sioux City "City Directory" from 1920 thru 1935, Alma and George lived together except for 1934. George had a variety of jobs including, most with Davidson and Co.9
Census (F)3 January 1920George William Comstock, Sr, and Alma Elnora Mortensen were enumerated on the census of 1920 at 46 Hamilton StB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.10
Census-State (fam)1 January 1925State Census: George William Comstock, Sr, and Alma Elnora Mortensen appeared in the state census on 1 January 1925 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.11
Census (F)3 April 1930He and Alma Elnora Mortensen were enumerated on the census of 1930 at 2115 Villa AveB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.12
Census (F)22 April 1940He and Alma Elnora Mortensen were enumerated on the census of 1940 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB, with George William Comstock, Jr, Jared Ellsworth Comstock, and Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock.13

Citations

  1. [S130] Information from Romona Comstock; Sioux City Iowa
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S135] Records from Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Sioux City, IA - reviewed on 26 Jun 1997 by Ted & Verna Cash
  4. [S422] Information from Woodbury Co Courthouse in Sioux City Iowa
  5. [S138] Woodbury Co, IA Courthouse; Examination of Birth, Marriage, Divorce, & Death records on 27 Jun 1997 by Ted & Verna Cash
  6. [S133] Sioux City, IA Cemetery department (712) 279-6128, Call on 25 Jun 1997
  7. [S1260] 1900 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  8. [S139] Interviews with "Mortensen Clan" on 27 Jun 1997
  9. [S166] Polk's Sioux City Directory 1894 - 1921
  10. [S180] 1920 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  11. [S1293] 1925 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  12. [S800] 1930 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  13. [S1621] 1940 Census; IA, Woodbury Co

Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock

F, #166, b. 28 August 1929, d. 21 October 2020
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Christiansen / Torgersdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Hovelsdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Pedersdatter
Descendants of Johansen / Jorgensdatter

Parents

Father*George William Comstock, Sr (b. 25 December 1891, d. 3 September 1973)
Mother*Alma Elnora Mortensen (b. 10 December 1898, d. 20 October 1955)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Jack Weldon Jessip (b. 17 June 1924, d. 24 March 2019)

Biography

Birth28 August 1929Birth: Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock was born on 28 August 1929 at 2304 LevittB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Marriage15 February 1947Marriage: Jack Weldon Jessip and Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock were married on 15 February 1947 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Divorce31 January 1988Divorce: Jack Weldon Jessip and Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock were divorced on 31 January 1988 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Death21 October 2020Death: Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock died on 21 October 2020 at age 91 in Onawa, Monona, Iowa, United StatesB.2
Census3 April 1930Census: Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock appeared in the census on 3 April 1930 at 2115 Villa AveB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.3
Witness22 April 1940She was enumerated on the census of 1940 with George William Comstock, Sr, and Alma Elnora Mortensen in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.4
Name15 February 1947As of 15 February 1947, Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock was also known as Ramona (Mona) Marie Jessip.
Graduation6 June 1947Graduation: Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock graduated at Central High SchoolB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB, on 6 June 1947.1
Note3 January 1997A note from Ramona, dated 3 Jan 1997: I was one year old when Grandma Mortensen died, and knew very little about her. My mother, Alma M. told me that her mother was sometimes very "vocal" and angry while raising such a large family in hard times. Mother talked about those times when her Mother was upset, and her Dad, Rasmus would bring Alma to his basement woodworking shop, sit her up on the workbench, and place wood shavings in her hair, for curls.

Grandfather Rasmus M. was a fine woodworking craftsman, and is said to have contributed to some wood carvings in and around Sioux City during his lifetime. One of these artworks is located at the St. Boniface Catholic church in Sioux City, as told to me by Mother, Alma.

I visited Grandfather's home in Stevens So. Dak. (now No. Sioux City) with Mother when I was twelve and thirteen years old. He lived all alone in what seemed to me a lovely old home with beautiful woodwork, and floors. The yard was unkempt, in those years, but large patches of Hollyhocks, a tall colorful flower grew beside the garage and house. Grandfather liked me, and always smiled, and gave me a few pennies, or maybe a nickel each time we visited. Mother and I would ride the street car that ran on steel rails and was powered by an overhead "trolley" to Stevens, and then we would walk six blocks to his home on the edge of town. Mother would scour the pantry and cupboards for a few wrinkled potatoes, an onion, and maybe a jar of canned meat to prepare a meal for Grandpa and Mother and me.

I remember Grandpa smoking a big curved pipe, and how it rested in-between a graying fluffy handle-bar moustache. His home had big heavy wooden armed chairs and settee, with leather seats. Inside the glass door kitchen cabinets, I could see beautiful colored glass dishes, with fluted edges, and long stemmed bases. I'm sure these were some of the possessions that traveled to the US from Denmark and Norway. Maybe this accounts for my love of beautiful pieces of glassware today. I am fortunate to have two pieces of the glassware, given to me by my mother just before she died in 1955.5
Residence16 June 1997Residence: Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock lived at 715 Bruner Ave - Apt C17B in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB, on 16 June 1997.1

Citations

  1. [S130] Information from Romona Comstock; Sioux City Iowa
  2. [S1394] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
  3. [S800] 1930 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  4. [S1621] 1940 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  5. [S169] Information from Ramona Jessip, Sioux City, IA

Jack Weldon Jessip

M, #167, b. 17 June 1924, d. 24 March 2019
Last Edited17 April 2023
ReferencesWorld War II list
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock (b. 28 August 1929, d. 21 October 2020)

Biography

Birth17 June 1924Birth: Jack Weldon Jessip was born on 17 June 1924 in Merrill, Plymouth, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage15 February 1947Marriage: Jack Weldon Jessip and Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock were married on 15 February 1947 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Divorce31 January 1988Divorce: Jack Weldon Jessip and Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock were divorced on 31 January 1988 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Death24 March 2019Death: Jack Weldon Jessip died on 24 March 2019 at age 94 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.3
Militarybetween 1943 and 1946Military: Jack Weldon Jessip served in the US Navy during World War II between 1943 and 1946.3
Obituary26 March 2019Obituary: The obituary for Jack was recorded on 26 March 2019. Jack Weldon Jessip, 94, of Sioux City passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Viewing and family visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service and Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 26,2019 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jack Weldon Jessip was born at home in Liberty Township, near Merrill, Iowa, on June 17, 1924, to parents Arthur and Katherine (Wills) Jessip.

Jack served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946, aboard the U.S.S. California. This battleship had been raised after being sunk during the attack at Pearl Harbor in 1941, and restored to service. Serving as a Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class, he survived Kamikaze strikes aboard the ship during battle in the Pacific Theatre, in World War II. He liked to tell how he went around the world twice during his time on the U.S.S. California, and crossed the Equator.

He was honorably discharged from the Navy, and returned home in 1946. He married Ramona Comstock, bought a house, and had two children, Gary and Nancy. He remained in that home for the next 40 years, never ceasing to work on it, adding on and remodeling continually. His green thumb was also in evidence every Spring when tier after tier of beautiful purple phlox flowers cascaded over the terraces he built on the front yard hill. He also always had a garden and could grow bumper crops of just about anything.

Jack loved to roller skate, dance, fish, and travel. Camping trips to the western U.S. were on the docket every summer for his little family, traveling in an old suburban he’d outfitted like an RV. After retirement and a divorce, he became a “Snowbird” - traveling by real RV to spend winters in the warm Texas valley where he enjoyed dances, potluck dinners, and deep-sea fishing with his new love, Rose Hagan.

He met Rose at an Eagles’ Club dance in South Sioux City in 1986. It was love at first sight and soon they combined their families to create a contingent that outdid the Brady Bunch - seven grown children and multitudes of grand kids, all of whom he dearly loved.

Rose has remained his faithful companion for these 33 years. They most recently lived at Whispering Creek Retirement Village where they were loved and cared for by the delightful staff there. Pivotal to their ability to remain independent was the loving care provided by Rose’s daughter Linda Kriener and husband Dan and granddaughter Kali, and Rose’s other daughters Bonnie Richardson, and Mary Hagan.

During Jack’s working days, he proved he could and would tackle ANY job, and get ‘er done. He began his career literally digging ditches. He drove snow plows. He poured cement. He toted hay bales. In the mid 1950’s, Jack became the first operator of the new, massive, state-of-the-art street paving machine, which is now on display at the City of Sioux City Museum. Jack worked for Irving Jensen, aka Jensen & Craig, traveling to small towns to lay cement roads.

He wasn’t afraid of hard manual labor, but also took advantage of opportunities to better himself. He attended Dale Carnegie courses to learn management skills, and steadily moved into higher positions. By the end of his 35-year career with the City, he was the Street Superintendent for the City of Sioux City, despite having only an 8th grade education. One of his achievements in this position was creating the first snow route maps for clearing city streets in an organized, prioritized manner.

Jack’s civic and philanthropic activities included becoming a 32nd Degree Mason at the Sioux City Scottish Rite, being a member of the South Sioux City Eagles Club for over 25 years, and supporting the local VFW.

Jack was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Katherine Jessip, brothers Doug, Gene, Bruce, and Elvon, and sisters Betty (Chamberlain), Vivian (Trobaugh), Joy (Meyers), and Eunice (Husk).

Surviving him are brothers Clifford, Clark and Gale; He is also survived by son Gary (Alice), and daughter Nancy Olrech (John), grandson Scott (Tara), and grandaughter Stephanie Young; great-grandchildren Morgan, Kyle, Derek, and Brooke; and a host of neices and nephews. From Rose’s family, his significant companion for over 33 years, he is survived by her daughters Linda Kriener (Dan), Bonnie Richardson, and Mary Hagan, and sons Terry Hagan, and Ed Hagan; many grandchildren, great-grand children, and great great grandchildren.3

Citations

  1. [S130] Information from Romona Comstock; Sioux City Iowa
  2. [S1751] Information from World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954 Software (.)
  3. [S1394] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Lucille Eleanor Nixon

F, #168, b. 19 January 1936, d. 22 September 2020
Last Edited14 April 2023
Lucille Eleanor Nixon
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth19 January 1936Birth: Lucille Eleanor Nixon was born on 19 January 1936.1
Death22 September 2020Death: Lucille Eleanor Nixon died on 22 September 2020 at age 84 at River RidgeB in Avon, Hartford, Connecticut, United StatesB.2
OccupationOccupation: Lucille Eleanor Nixon was an artist.3
Name9 June 1958As of 9 June 1958, Lucille Eleanor Nixon was also known as Lucille Eleanor Bremer.
ObituarySeptember 2020Obituary: The obituary for Lucille was recorded in September 2020. Lucille “Lucy” Eleanor Nixon Bremer, 84, of Avon, formerly of Simsbury and East Granby, beloved wife of Randall C. Bremer, passed away peacefully attended by her loving family on Tuesday (September 22, 2020) at River Ridge in Avon, CT.

Lucy was born to the late Herbert T. and Eleanor T. Nixon and grew up in the section of Avon near Collinsville. She attended Boston University’s School of Fine and Applied Arts, where she was a member of Pi Kappa Epsilon, a professional art sorority, and worked as an assistant in the School of Fine and Applied Arts Library. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art (cum laude) in 1958. A wonderfully talented, working artist and teacher for the majority of her life, she also channeled her many passions into her decades of service to others.

After graduation, she worked as an art teacher in Simsbury High School, where she wrote art curriculum and designed the art room for the newly constructed Henry James School. She was dedicated to serving her community in a variety of ways, using her diverse talents and skills to help others. For more than a decade, she designed programs and taught part-time for the Simsbury Adult School. She also was the Publicity Chairman for the Avon Arts and Crafts Association. She was a Charter Member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Simsbury, CT, where her many years of dedicated service included acting as President for the Women’s Guild, and serving on the Altar Guild, where she designed and created beautiful and inspiring altar paraments.

While raising their three children, James, Karl, and Jennifer, she was a very active volunteer in their schools in East Granby, participating on multiple parent advisory committees and also working as a substitute art teacher. She also supported the Choral and Drama departments, designing and creating theatrical costumes. Additionally, she was self-employed during this time as a needlecraft designer, creating original needlecraft designs (crewel, cross-stitch, candlewicking, etc.) for Janlynn Corporation in Indian Orchard, MA. Her original designs were produced in craft kits that were sold throughout the U.S. and Canada in stores, magazines and mail-order catalogs.

A lifelong learner, she continued her graduate studies at the University of Hartford’s Art School, in Ceramics, while also working in the circulation department for UHa’s Mortensen, Art, Drama and Music libraries. She later became circulation manager at Prosser Public Library in Bloomfield, CT where she was instrumental in helping the library convert from a manual system to a newly automated circulation system.
Lucy was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Wayne Nixon, and a granddaughter, Allison Bremer. Besides her loving husband of 62 years, she is survived by her three children: son James (Karen Crist) Bremer of Walworth, New York; son Karl (Joyce) Bremer of Ruckersville, Virginia; and daughter Jennifer (Jason) Miller of Stephens City, Virginia; as well as six grandchildren: Sabrina, Marisa, Isabel, Sophia, Elizabeth, and Sean.

The family greatly appreciates the care and support she received while at River Ridge of Avon. Lucy was much-loved and will be greatly missed
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a socially distanced graveside service on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery, 76 Climax Road, Avon. There are no calling hours.

In Lucy’s memory, please consider a donation to Lutheran World Relief or Alzheimer’s Association. Vincent’s Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow St., in Simsbury, CT is in care of arrangements. Please visit Lucy’s memorial website at www.vincentfuneralhome.com .2

Citations

  1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
  2. [S1754] Obituary-Misc sources
  3. [S3] Information from Verna Jean (Bremer) Cash

Allison Joanne Bremer

F, #173, b. 13 March 1988, d. 13 March 1988
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Biography

Birth13 March 1988Birth: Allison Joanne Bremer was born on 13 March 1988.1
Death13 March 1988Death: Allison Joanne Bremer died on 13 March 1988 at age 0.1

Citations

  1. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
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